Golden Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction

Golden Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction

Grooming Golden Retriever Puppies and Dogs just needs time, care and patience. The level of grooming and time spent on grooming will depend on the breed and size of the dog. The following chart provides a brief overview of the grooming requirements of a Golden Retriever puppy or dog:

• Golden Retriever Length of Coat: The length of coat on a Golden Retriever is medium and will therefore require regular grooming
• Type of Coat: The type of coat for this breed is generally described as smooth
• Time: Grooming a Golden Retriever will require around 20 minutes
• Frequency of Grooming: One to two times per week

Golden Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction - Brushing Hair and Coat
Most dog's hair and coats need some attention. The Golden Retriever dog grooming instruction for caring for your dog's hair or coat is as follows:

• The Golden Retriever has a smooth double coat. The outer coat is water resistant and dense, it can be either straight or wavy. This breed's coat is beautiful and ranges in lovely rich golden shades of color. The coat sheds seasonally and during these times, it should be groomed daily to reduce the amount of dead or loose hairs. However, during normal times, when your dog or puppy isn't shedding excessively, grooming once to twice weekly should be sufficient to keep the coat in good health and appearance.

• Brush through the coat with a soft to medium bristle brush with long bristles
• Go over the coat with a slicker brush which will help to remove any stubborn tangles

Golden Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction - Bathing your Dog
Bathing your dog is very important for its health and hygiene. During bathing check your dog for lumps, bumps, parasites, fleas and skin irritations or allergies. Golden Retriever Bathing instruction is as follows:

• Wash your dog or puppy when they are dirty or smell!
• Gather bathing equipment and place bathing tools and shampoo near to bathing area
• Place a mat and towel next to bath
• Check the water temperature of the bath - ensure that a minimal amount of water is used
• Gradually place the dog in the bath - be aware that this may frighten your pet
• Gently shampoo your pet - be careful of delicate areas such as eyes and ears
• Rinse shampoo and towel dry. Then brush the hair

Golden Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction - Trimming Nails
Some dogs do not need their nails trimmed as they are kept short by general activities. However, should your dog's nails become long then they should be trimmed. It is important to know exactly what you are doing, as cutting too deep into your Golden Retriever dog's nails can cause damage and pain. Written instruction is not enough as the risk of hurting your Golden Retriever is too high.

• Your vet can help initially by demonstrating how to trim your dog's nails and supervise your first attempt
• Spend some time touching your dog's paws and gently squeezing the area around the nails in order to familiarize them with this sensation
• Seek advice from your vet about the most appropriate nail clippers for your pet

Golden Retriever Dog Grooming Instruction